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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 962.08 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.80, 962.08 and 410.04 is: 614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.80 : 962.08 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.80/962.08 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.80x = 962.08 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.80x = 394,491.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,491.28/641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.66

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